Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell fromTurkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some pistachios still in their shells from Turkey may have tiny, harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Greek officials found too much of these poisons in the nuts and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Turkey, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Greece
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